Forget branch meetings! Robust debates now take place on political parties' group pages on social networking websites like Facebook. 3 Aug 2009
South African telecommunications company MTN said Monday that discussions between it and Indian telecommunications company Bharti regarding a potential transaction are continuing and both parties have agreed to extend the exclusivity period until August 31 2009. 3 Aug 2009
Amendments to RICA will not only burden mobile cellular operators and consumers, employers will now also be under the spotlight. 3 Aug 2009
One of the world's largest brewers SABMiller on Friday said financial performance for the three months ended June 30 was in line with expectations. 31 Jul 2009
The provincial government has been ordered to plough alternative crops to replace tea plants at the Magwa and Majola tea estates. 31 Jul 2009
FRANKFURT, GERMANY: German fashion group Hugo Boss said on Thursday, 30 July 2009, that its net loss had more than doubled in the second quarter but forecast an improvement next year. 31 Jul 2009
What kind of stocks are beating the bear market? Defensive, value or growth? On the results so far, it is all three of these. Some shares in all of these categories are doing surprisingly well, considering that the JSE entered the worst bear market in many years after reaching a record high in late May last year. 31 Jul 2009
BERLIN, GERMANY: Germans have been drinking less of their legendary beer this year due to damp, cool weather, higher prices and a ban on smoking in bars and restaurants, the Federal Statistics Office said on Thursday, 30 July 2009. 30 Jul 2009
With about 300 brands in more than 80 countries and 28 research and development facilities on four continents, Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a global leader in fast-moving consumer goods. 30 Jul 2009
Supply chain management business Super Group on Thursday advised shareholders that it was expecting to report a consolidated net loss for the financial year ended 30 June 2009 of between R1.120 million and R1.370 million, resulting in a loss per share of between 245 cents and 299 cents, and a headline loss per share of between 141 cents and 195 cents. 30 Jul 2009
The Producer Price Index (PPI), the prices of goods leaving factories and mines, dropped to 4.1% year-on-year, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Thursday, 30 July 2009. 30 Jul 2009
Hewlett Packard has launched its world first Experience Concept Store located at Sandton City. The HP Experience Store is a premium retail outlet with dedicated sales gurus, super exclusive products and personalised offerings which are a first not only to South Africa, but the rest of the globe. HP has commissioned Primall Media to engage a multi-media campaign, ensuring maximum exposure to shoppers and inviting them to experience the store. 30 Jul 2009
The Durban high court on Wednesday, 29 July 2009, gave hope to the Early Morning Market traders by setting aside a ruling on the impending demolition of the 99-year-old site. 30 Jul 2009
Recovery in consumer spending is still a long way off despite the recent release of a raft of upbeat trading figures from major retailers, analysts have warned. 30 Jul 2009
USA: Microsoft is planning to open its first two retail stores in Arizona and California this fall. 30 Jul 2009
Mobile communications companies would be subjected to a R500,000 fine for poor network standards, the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) has said. 30 Jul 2009
BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) has begun action against the Philippines at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over what the bloc claims are excessively high duties imposed on imports of EU brandy and whisky, the Union said Wednesday, 29 July 2009. 30 Jul 2009
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), used to measure inflation, dropped to 6.9% in June compared to 8% in May, reported Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Wednesday, 29 July 2009. 29 Jul 2009
One of the biggest and longest-running food and wine festivals in the Cape, the Stellenbosch Wine Festival, is set to stage its eighth annual event at the Paul Roos Centre, 30 July - 2 August 2009. This year's festival goers are set to enjoy a special selection of more than 500 wines and gourmet delights from 170 top exhibitors, all under one roof. 29 Jul 2009
Samsonite is launching what it considers its lightest and strongest luggage range ever - the Cosmolite. 29 Jul 2009
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